Independent Peru with Lake Titicaca
Independent Peru with Lake Titicaca
Independent Peru with Lake Titicaca
11 Days
Visiting: Arrive Lima, Peru, Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Juliaca, Lake Titicaca (Puno), Puno. Excursion To Lake Titicaca, Puno, Sillustani, South America
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Tour code:
ISL1-2024
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
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Tour Overview
If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Independence by Globus vacation in South America takes you to the legendary sites in Lima, Cusco, magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas,” and Lake Titicaca. Explore ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley. Fly to Juliaca and travel to the shores of Lake Titicaca and sail on the highest navigable lake in the world to explore Taquile Island, a remnant of the Inca Empire. Marvel at the Uros Islands, where locals continue age-old traditions on these floating islands made entirely of reeds. and the locals continue their traditional way of life. Visit the ruins of Sillustani—the fascinating pre-Inca burial ground of ancient high priests. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru, including the I-time you crave to explore on your own.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Lima,Peru
Location: Arrive Lima, Peru
Welcome to Lima, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
ARRIVE LIMA, PERU Welcome to Lima, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.LIMA-SAN-FRANCISCO-MONASTERY.jpg
Day 2: Lima
Location: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
LIMA • Your included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, and the Santo Domingo Convent to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias. (B)Today’s I-Time Tips This evening, you may choose to head over to a nearby park to witness the largest electronic water fountain complex in the world, certified by the Guinness Book of Records. You will enjoy a wonderful show of water, lights, music, and images.LIMA-CATHEDRAL.jpg
Day 3: Lima,Cusco,Sacred Valley
Location: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast
LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY • Fly to Cusco, high in the Andes, where you will be met by your Local Guide. • Upon arrival, begin your scenic drive into the lush Urubamba Valley, also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas and your home for the next two nights. (B)SACRED-VALLEY-WEAVING.jpg
Day 4: Sacred Valley
Location: Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
SACRED VALLEY • Today, your private sightseeing tour of the Sacred Valley begins in the market town of Pisac. Handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry can be bought here at bargain prices. • After time in the market, your next visit is the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo. Here, some of the finest examples of Inca masonry can be seen. • Enjoy an included lunch before returning to your hotel this afternoon. (B,L)SACRED-VALLEY-PISAC-MARKET.jpg
Day 5: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu
Location: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU • Board a train trip bound for Machu Picchu and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this “Lost City of the Incas,” discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. • On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. (B,L,D)MACHU-PICCHU-LLAMA.jpg
Day 6: Machu Picchu,Cusco
Location: Machu Picchu, Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO • A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your included second entrance to the ruins. • Return to Cusco by train trip. (B)MACHU-PICCHU-RUIN-DETAIL.jpg
Day 7: Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
CUSCO • Your guided tour of Cusco visits the Plaza de Armas and its Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Monastery, previously the Koricancha Temple, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. • This afternoon is free to explore on your own.Today’s I-Time Tips Perhaps visit the Inca Museum or wander through the artisan district of San Blas.(B)CUSCO-PLAZA-DE-ARMAS-ARCHES.jpg
Day 8: Cusco,Juliaca,Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Location: Cusco, Juliaca, Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Meals Included: Breakfast
CUSCO–JULIACA–LAKE TITICACA (PUNO) Fly to Juliaca, where you will be transferred to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. (B)PUNO-QUECHUA-WOMEN.jpg
Day 9: Puno. Excursion To Lake Titicaca
Location: Puno. Excursion To Lake Titicaca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
PUNO. EXCURSION TO LAKE TITICACA • Today, enjoy a full day sailing on Lake Titicaca and take a motorboat to some of the lake’s more unique islands. Start with Taquile Island, once part of the Inca Empire and one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. • Next, travel to the fascinating Uros Islands, home to the Uros Indians who were forced to live on the lake as the Incas pushed farther into their territory. These islands are completely made from reeds, which are continually added to as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake. (B,L)LAKE-TITICACA-UROS-ISLANDS.jpg
Day 10: Puno,Sillustani,Juliaca,Lima
Location: Puno, Sillustani, Juliaca, Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
PUNO–SILLUSTANI–JULIACA–LIMA • Depart for Juliaca this morning, visiting the ruins of Sillustani en route. At this pre-Incan burial ground, see where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests in chullpas (above-ground cylinder-shaped tombs) dating back to the 1400s. • Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)SILLUSTANI-TOMB.jpg
Day 11: Lima
Location: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
LIMA Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)LIMA-PERUVIAN-TEXTILES.jpg
UNESCO Sites
City of Cusco|Historic Center of Lima|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 3 lunches; 1 three-course dinner
Notes
Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local guide service is provied in Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca. Internal air is not included but can be added.Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. People should be in relatively good shape to visit Lake Titicaca (Puno) due to sustained altitudes above 12,000 feet. Maximum elevation on this tour is 13,000 ft.
Accommodation
Lima:Hotel Pullman MirafloresSacred Valley:Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and VillasMachu Picchu:Sumaq Machu Picchu HotelCusco:Casa Andina Premium CuscoPuno:GHL Lago Titicaca
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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